Citizenship bill likely to be struck down in High Court, says legal expert

By Jane Lee, Judith Ireland
Updated August 5 2015 - 8:13am, first published August 4 2015 - 7:50pm
Professor George Williams said he had no doubt such a citizenship law would be challenged in the High Court. Photo: Jim Rice
Professor George Williams said he had no doubt such a citizenship law would be challenged in the High Court. Photo: Jim Rice

The High Court would probably strike down a plan to automatically revoke dual nationals' citizenship, a leading constitutional law expert says, with solicitors already gearing up to challenge it if it becomes law.